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Originally Posted by DMB
I think to some extent it may be based on different experiences. AFAIK Americans have not been affected by Islamist terrorism in Tunisia, whereas a lot of Britons have been. And Kuwait, Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are known for their modernity and sophistication. Both lists include Egyptian and Turkish airports, which don't have such a good record. So I am prepared to believe that the British list has some basis in reality. Moreover, it does not exempt British airlines, whereas the American one applies only to non-American airlines. [....]
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The US ban applies to specific airports; the British one applies to all flights originating anywhere in the specified countries.
Does anyone know if DSLR cameras will be included in this ban? EgyptAir's offices say "no", but a BBC News article suggests they will. I'm visiting Egypt next month on one of my regular photography trips there, and generally fly with only a cabin bag. I dread arriving at Luxor airport and being told I have to check my camera, and not having a suitcase to put it in.